Why did Australians Vote No in the Referendum on the Voice to Parliament? There has been significant discussion as to why Australians voted no to the referendum on the Voice to Parliament. As voters were asked to answer YES or NO, we are not actually given the...
the magna carta The Magna Carta, which is Latin for The Great Charter, was a list of demands and expectations forced on the evil King, John of England in 1215. The Magna Carta established the rule of law and the idea that all citizens, including those in power, should...
Magna Carta and Human Rights The true power of the Magna Carta lies in its impact on human rights documents, and the creation of the rule of law and a respect for individual’s rights by those in power. What has the magna carta got to do with human rights? The...
The Principle of Legality Return to Principles What is the Principle of Legality? The Principle of Legality is a common law presumption that seeks to protect citizens from arbitrary power. It presumes that Parliament does not intend to interfere with fundamental...
International Treaty Bodies and the Rule of Law Return to Treaties Homepage > What is a treaty Treaty Bodies Effectiveness of Bodies Criticisms of Treaties Future Directions The Basel Convention Introduction International treaties and associated treaty bodies serve...
A Response to the Question: What do you think of a Bill of Rights? Thoughts from an American Judge about a Bill of Rights and the greater protection that the separation of powers provides. There were three audible gasps when students on our Law Day Out Excursion were...
